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Duncan Smith wrong about sovereignty
Echoing Boris, IDS says Obama is asking UK to accept a situation the US never would; being bound by foreign courts. But the US does accept foreign judgements, both from the WTO tribunal and NAFTA.
Published: 22 April 2016
Iain Duncan Smith budget figures wrong
The Cabinet Minister told BBC Radio 4 we “hand over something like £380m a week to the EU”, most of it for projects in other countries. The figure is under £250m, of which £136m is spent abroad.
Published: 11 March 2016
IDS dreams post-Brexit trade deal fantasy
Eurosceptic minister proposed single market access without free movement on the Marr Show (41:30). EU has never before agreed such a deal and there’s no reason to suppose it would give one to Britain.
Published: 28 Feb. 2016
IDS scaremongers over terrorist sleepers
Work and pensions secretary suggested migrants may come to EU, get passports and commit Paris-style attacks in the UK. This elaborate plot is fanciful. Jihadis can find easier ways to attack Britain.
Published: 22 Feb. 2016